Deploy Dell PowerFlex v3.6.x

Complete the customized installation—two-layer system backend

Complete the installation of the PowerFlex software packages using the PowerFlex Installer. The installation performs the following phases: query, upload, install, and configure.

1. Select the Monitor tab.

   The Install - query page appears.

   In the query stage, the PowerFlex Installer validates that there are no previously installed PowerFlex components on any of the requested nodes.

   When extending an existing system, the query phase does expect to find currently-installed nodes.

   You can change the display by selecting the following:

   • Auto Refresh (default)
   • Hide Completed Successfully
   • Show All Phases

   At the end of each phase, a status message appears.

   If an error message is displayed during the process, you can either try to resolve the problem and then retry the failed operations (with the Retry failed button), continue to the next phase, or abort the installation.

   CAUTION: Once you proceed to the next stage, you will not be able to use the PowerFlex Installer to retry failed tasks.
2. When the query phase is complete, close the status message, and click Start upload phase.

   The Install - upload page appears, displaying which PowerFlex packages are being uploaded to each server, and the status of each command.

3. When the upload phase is complete, close the status message, and click Start install phase.

   The Install - install page appears, displaying the status of the installation commands.

4. When the install phase is complete, close the status message, and click Start configure phase.

   The Install - configure page appears, displaying the status of the configuration commands.

5. When all processes are finished, close the status message, and click Mark operation completed.
   The PowerFlex system installation is complete!

   NOTE: Marking the operation completed signals to the PowerFlex Installer that it can now be used for other installations, upgrades, and so on.

   The post-installation notes appear, directing you to the steps necessary to start using your storage.